Announcements

VBS 2024 Registrations have begun!

We’re excited to invite Central’s children entering kindergarten – entering 6th grade, to Vacation Bible School.  VBS is coming June 17-20, Monday – Thursday mornings from 9am – 12noon. Our theme this year is Hero Hotline, where everyone is a hero working to follow our Bible verse from Romans 14:19, “So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.”

Registration forms are available NOW and the deadline to register is May 20. There are paper forms available at church in the Friendship Center and in the Great Hall.

Online forms are available at: https://cccdisciples.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/63005240-a463-4507-9e6b-2df5329835d3

Both paper and electronic forms are accessible from our website, on the Youth Ministries page (under “Youth News and Events” section). You may also Text VBS2024 to 217-212-2173.

Reach out to Pastor Vicky with any questions. We hope your children and grandchildren will join us for a fun-filled week of learning more about God’s love.

VBS 2024 Volunteers Needed

VBS is coming to Central the week of June 17-20. It takes many adults and youth helpers to prepare and participate in making VBS a fun-filled week of learning Bible stories, creating crafts, playing games, and eating snacks.

Volunteers help by shepherding small groups as they move from station to station, gathering supplies and preparing crafts, decorating, and assisting station leaders. Do you have some time to share? We would love your help.

There will be a VBS Orientation meeting for all helpers on Wednesday, June 5, from

6-7pm. Everyone who works with our children must be Safe Church trained, which we provide (and the training is renewed every 3 years). If you want to volunteer or have some questions, please contact Pastor Vicky.

Thanks from Pastor Vicky, April 2024

Thank you so much for the gift of a new liturgical robe. I appreciate the generosity of members of the congregation who provided it for me. I was able to choose the style I wanted and have it custom made so it would fit just right.

It is a joy to wear it as I participate in worship leadership. Thank you for all of the ways you support and encourage me as your Pastor for Families.

                                                         - Blessings, Vicky

Thank you for your help with the Egg Hunt With A Twist!

Thanks so much to all of the volunteers who planned, prepared and helped with the Easter Egg Hunt with a Twist held on Easter morning for our children and their families. It was a joyous and busy time as clues were read, baskets of treats were shared, and excitement filled the air as families moved up and down and all around the building.

Each station related to a story in scripture where children collected scripture cards to read at home, filled eggs, and treats. At the final station, children received a large egg filled with goodies, and a scripture card with the story of the first Easter morning recorded in the gospel of Matthew.

What a fun way to celebrate the promise and joy of Easter! Thanks again to our amazing volunteers!